One of the great joys of Moore College was reading through Calvin’s Institute’s. (A tip – don’t buy a cheap version or attempt to read online, the Battles translation is worth every cent) I’ve gone back to it many times. It is no accident that it has stood the test of time. There are plenty of online misrepresentations and caricatures of Calvin and so it is best to read for yourself. I’m proud to say how indebted I am to him.
His 500th will produce a sway of conferences and fetschcrifts and biographies.Tell us what you’re doing for his 500th (anyone growing a beard?)
Let me also commend to you Lee Gatiss’ great birthday edition of The Theologian which has these goodies:
Three translations of the Reformer’s hymn for use by congregations (two of which are exclusive to The Theologian).
Calvin and the Gospel (mp3)
by Martin Foord
To celebrate the 500th Birthday of John Calvin we take a look at some key aspects of his life and teaching. Here Martin Foord examines Calvin’s view of the gospel itself, with some penetrating application for today’s preachers and theologians.
Ephesians 5 sermon (mp3)
Read by Lee Gatiss
Calvin’s sermon on Eph. 5:28-30 contains application to marriage and social action as well as reflections on union with Christ and the role of the Spirit.
Calvin & Preaching (mp3)
by Peter Adam
Peter Adam presents some tough challenges for our preaching from the Genevan Reformer.
Calvin and Drive-by Theology
by Mark Garcia
A look at Calvin’s doctrine of union with Christ and a warning against misrepresentating it in polemical “blog theology.”
Calvin and the English Reformation
by Augustus Toplady
Contrary to revisionist claims, Calvin had a huge influence when the Church of England was reformed.
Calvin on Communion
by Matthew Mason
What did the great Reformer teach concerning the Lord’s Supper? How is it less than a sacrifice and more than a memorial?
July 14, 2009 at 3:11 am
[...] There are also a host of other talks on Calvin that I haven’t seen much linkage to on the blogosphere, here. [...]
July 14, 2009 at 6:12 pm
Thanks for all the resources, I will check them out. One thing I decided to do this year was to read and blog my way through the Institutes during 2009. I am trying to do it in a year and so far am keeping up. I am well into Book 3 and really enjoying the challenge. You’d be welcome to stop by.
http://martynlink.wordpress.com/
Reformation21 are also doing a daily post on the Institutes:
http://www.reformation21.org/calvin/
Every blessing,
Martyn